Uniform films for rapid-dissolve dosage form incorporating anti-tacking compositions

Abstract

The present invention relates to water-soluble films incorporating anti-tacking agents and methods of their preparation. Anti-tacking agents may improve the flow characteristics of the compositions and thereby reduce the problem of film adhering to a user's mouth or to other units of film. In particular, the present invention relates to edible water-soluble delivery systems in the form of a film composition including a water-soluble polymer, an active component selected from cosmetic agents, pharmaceutical agents, vitamins, bioactive agents and combinations thereof and at least one anti-tacking agent.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An edible film for delivery of active comprising:
 an edible, water-soluble polymer;   at least one anti-tacking agent selected from the group consisting of lubricants, antiadherants, glidants and combinations thereof; and   an active component selected from the group consisting of cosmetic agents, pharmaceutical agents, vitamins, bioactive agents and combinations thereof,   wherein said film is self-supporting.